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Homework Statement
How many volts is required for a tiny spark to be created in electrostatics?
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
5,000 watts
Am I correct?ThePhysicsXV said:Homework Statement
How many volts is required for a tiny spark to be created in electrostatics?
Homework Equations
No equations
The Attempt at a Solution
5,000 watts
It asks for a number of Volts. What entity is measured in Volts? What entity is measured in Watts?ThePhysicsXV said:Am I correct?
Notes from the classharuspex said:It asks for a number of Volts. How did you get your answer?
Then you are misinterpreting them. Please see my edited post #3.ThePhysicsXV said:Notes from the class
What post?haruspex said:Then you are misinterpreting them. Please see my edited post #3.
As I said, post #3 in the thread. I edited while you were replying to it the first time, so you may have missed the extra questions.ThePhysicsXV said:What post?
Volts is measured in joules per Coulombharuspex said:As I said, post #3 in the thread. I edited while you were replying to it the first time, so you may have missed the extra questions.
No, Volts are measured in Volts. But that is not what I asked. What physical property do Volts measure? What physical property do Watts measure?ThePhysicsXV said:Volts is measured in joules per Coulomb
Right. So if it asks for a number of Volts then an answer in Watts cannot right, can it.ThePhysicsXV said:Volts is the electric potential while Watts is rate of energy
The minimum voltage needed to create a tiny spark varies depending on the material and conditions. In general, it takes at least 3,000 volts to create a visible spark.
Yes, it is possible to create a tiny spark with low voltage, but it may not be visible to the naked eye. This is because the voltage needed to create a spark depends on the distance between the electrodes and the composition of the material.
The air temperature does not have a significant impact on the voltage required for a tiny spark. However, extremely high or low temperatures can affect the conductivity of materials, which may impact the voltage needed for a spark.
There is a direct relationship between voltage and spark length. The higher the voltage, the longer the spark can travel between two electrodes. This is because the higher voltage creates a stronger electric field, allowing the spark to jump a longer distance.
Yes, the shape of the electrodes can affect the voltage needed for a tiny spark. Sharp or pointed electrodes require less voltage to create a spark compared to flat or rounded electrodes. This is because sharp points create a higher electric field, making it easier for a spark to form.